Fostering excellence. equity. connection. innovation.

The Associated Colleges of the Midwest enriches residential liberal arts education and strengthens members through collaboration.

ACM connects fourteen colleges across five midwestern states to serve over 23,000 students, 1,700 faculty, and 4,500 staff in pursuit of a shared mission.

We work to encourage excellence in teaching and learning; promote equity and inclusion and celebrate individual and collective diversity; strengthen the connection between inquiry and practice; amplify the expertise of faculty, students, and staff; and cultivate an open environment for innovation and exchange.

ACM News & Events

Across ACM campuses, staff collaborate to meet the changing needs of today’s students

The new ACM program brings professional staff together to explore emerging trends, strengthen cross-campus collaboration, and develop practical strategies to support student success.

Inaugural ACM Athletics Academy strengthens leadership and student support across member campuses

The new professional development program brings athletics professionals together to build skills in communication, mentorship, and student-centered coaching.

ACM launches “An Undergraduate’s Essential Guide to Graduate School”

The new online resource extends the impact of GRADx, helping liberal arts students explore graduate study.

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ACM adds value to member institutions by nurturing collaboration and conducting joint initiatives that would not otherwise be feasible for small institutions.

For nearly seven decades, ACM has served as a partner, convener, and champion of the transformational power of residential liberal arts colleges. Our talented staff stands ready to support you to lead your colleges, cultivate communities of practice, and secure the resources necessary to pursue innovation and excellence.
— Lisa Jasinski, Ph.D., President, Associated Colleges of the Midwest
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